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R5 MHE

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,577 mi
Last recorded137,577 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MHE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 137,475 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 137,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2019 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,656 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,880 miles

rear center seat belt catch cover broken, catch working ok

slight play nearside of steering rack, poss drag link ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,756 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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R5 MHE is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 MHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R5 MHE is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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